Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 70 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 70 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	92
2016	2	2	0	0	54

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17181-58718	$197,200	Memphis, TN	Jun 30, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	82	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17066-09906	$400,000	Memphis, TN	May 15, 2017	Aug 24, 2017	101	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Pharmacist A-16210-36776	$105,000	Memphis, TN	Nov 21, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	50	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16232-44221	$280,000	Memphis, TN	Aug 24, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	57	Certified-Expired

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER — Green Card PERM Data

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

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